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The Peikoff Podcasts

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Dr. Peikoff answers questions about Ayn Rand’s philosophy of Objectivism. His podcasts focus on human relationships, career, moral issues – not technical philosophy or practical politics.

The podcasts are available by single questions or as full episodes.

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Why haven’t you written more books on Objectivism?
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Date: October 18th, 2010
Duration: 01:55
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Is it rational to take steroids to improve one’s appearance and physical ability if one values strength and physical appearance as in Greek sculpture?
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Date: October 14th, 2010
Duration: 01:42
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Was Ayn Rand angry about the theft of her work by the Italian producers of the movie We the Living?
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Date: October 14th, 2010
Duration: 01:24
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Were Ayn Rand’s instant emotional responses to events consistent with her philosophy?
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Date: October 11th, 2010
Duration: 02:50
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You said in OPAR that it is moral for a doctor to lie to a patient if the patient’s capability to obtain health diminishes if he is told the truth. Does this mean that there could be other situations where it is justified to lie to a person with a temporary incapacity for the truth?
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Date: October 11th, 2010
Duration: 02:50
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